In the opinion of the Local Planning Authority, the change of use of the public house to another use would result in the loss of a community and tourist facility and reduce choice when seeking to use a drinking establishment or pub restaurant facility within the locality. It is considered that irrespective of the existence of a competitor Public House, the loss of a community and tourism facility would have a detrimental effect upon the long-term wellbeing of the community and the local economy. The proposal is therefore contrary to Core Policy I and Policy UE3of the North York Moors Local Development Plan which seeks to resist the loss of such community and toursit facilities unless it can be demonstrated that it is no longer suitable for a community or tourism use.
The information submitted does not demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority, that the property has been appropriately marketed to demonstrate that a commercial proposition is no longer viable or that no licensee could reasonably be expected to make a living from the enterprise. The proposal is therefore considered to be contrary to Core Policy I of the NYM Local Development Plan which resists the loss of such facilities unless it can be demonstrated that it is no longer viable for a community use.